Starmer criticizes doctors' strike amid NHS disruption fears
TL;DR
Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the ongoing five-day strike by NHS resident doctors in England, calling it 'dangerous' and urging doctors to prioritize patient care. The strike, driven by demands for better pay and training opportunities, has led to significant disruptions in NHS services amid a surge in winter illnesses. The government and union remain at an impasse, with concerns about the impact on patient safety and NHS operations during the holiday season.
- Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins BBC
- Doctors' strike disruption warning in South East BBC
- BMA accused of hypocrisy as its own staff threaten to strike over pay The Guardian
- Doctors in England start five-day walkout during flu surge Reuters
- Warnings of NHS 'disruption and delays' as resident doctors in England begin strike Sky News
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